Contribution of Environment in Understanding Culture: A Comparative Analysis of Tribal and Non-Tribal Cultural Groups in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh

Western Himalayan state, Himachal Pradesh is not only one of the most important global tourist destinations but known for its unique cultural distinguishableness. Though the state came into being as a part-c state of union of India on 15 of April 1948, but known for its culture and other distinguishness since ages. The state presently occupies 55673 square kms area having altitude ranging from 350 to 6975 meter above the mean sea level and house for all five agro-climatic zones. In the state, the life is being determined and shaped by different environmental aspects which further shape the culture of the area.

Environment; Agro-climate Zones; Culture Groups

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